Facility
San Diego Zoo
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
For job more job information and to apply, please go to our zoo career web site at www.sandiegozoo.org/jobs. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 by 9:30 PM Pacific Time.
Education and Pre-requisites
Requirements for this adventure include:
Essential job functions for this position include the day-to-day management of animals, feeding, training, enriching and providing for the general care and welfare of assigned exhibit animals, cleaning exhibit enclosures and contiguous areas, providing exhibit security and performing related work as required. Large carnivore experience is required. An example would be at least 2 years of experience. Hoofstock and/or marsupial experience is desired. Selected candidate will be required to work various areas throughout the Sun Bear Forest, River Trail, and Urban Jungle area. Applicants must have animal husbandry knowledge, an understanding of mammal management, direct experience working with animals in a zoological setting, a basic understanding of positive reinforcement operant conditioning and animal behavior, care, feeding and handling of exotic animals. Safety practices around wild animals is required. At least one year of experience with guest interactions and/or public presentations is needed. This position requires frequent movement of moderate to heavy objects and work on uneven terrain with exposure to varying weather conditions, dust and allergens. Selected candidate will also be required to move about on slippery surfaces, handle toxic and/or hazardous materials and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases. May work from elevated positions and/or in confined or cramped spaces. The qualified candidate is expected to be a team player and have good communication and time management skills. A degree or equivalent experience in biology or a scientifically related field from a recognized institution and/or a minimum of 2 years working in an accredited zoological facility is essential. Interested applicants must be available any of the seven days of the week, approximately 40 hours per week, various work shifts. Valid California driver license is required.
Deadline to submit request of application for adventure:
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Applications must be submitted online by 9:30 pm Pacific Time
Compensation and benefits
(union position with benefits) Hourly wage is $20.72 – $22.50
Application instructions
For job more job information and to apply, please go to our zoo career web site at www.sandiegozoo.org/jobs. Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 by 9:30 PM Pacific Time.